Tales from the dole queue river
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Total employment levels in Britain may change little, but some 250,000 people became unemployed, with a similar number gaining employment, in Dec 1999, a relatively low turnover. This affects the natural rate of unemployment (NRU). The NRU will be lower when fewer unemployed people are seeking work, since training and finding employment takes time, and during this time, unemployed workers do not compete for employment. High turnover may occur as a result of technological change, and recessions cannot easily be predicted. There is much in the labor market that is not revealed by official data.
Publication Name: Investors Chronicle
Subject: Business
ISSN: 0261-3115
Year: 2000
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The twin debate over the Footsie's future
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Great uncertainty surrounds the outlook for UK equities, and analysts disagree over issues surrounding market valuations and corporate earnings. There is no agreement over the likely position of the FTSE 100 index at end-2001.
Publication Name: Investors Chronicle
Subject: Business
ISSN: 0261-3115
Year: 2001
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Pause for thought
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In Nov 2001, FTSE index may have exceeded its 11 Oct 2001 high of 5,279, but investors would be advised to take a cautious approach. There is still too much profit-taking, particularly in the banking sector.
Publication Name: Investors Chronicle
Subject: Business
ISSN: 0261-3115
Year: 2001
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